Depression is more than simply feeling unhappy or fed up for a few days.
We all go through spells of feeling down, but when you’re depressed you feel persistently sad for weeks or months, rather than just a few days.
Some people still think that depression is trivial and not a genuine health condition. They’re wrong. Depression is a real illness with real symptoms, and it’s not a sign of weakness or something you can “snap out of” by “pulling yourself together”.
The good news is that with the right treatment and support, most people can make a full recovery.
When to see a doctor
It’s important to seek help from your GP if you think you may be depressed.
If you wish to speak with your GP, please submit a request through askmyGP
There is also various online services that you may find useful, please click the links below for more information.
NHS Inform
https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/mental-health
Lanarkshire Mind Matters
https://www.lanarkshiremindmatters.scot.nhs.uk/
Living life to the full
Beating the Blues
Breathing Space
https://www.breathingspace.scot/
